Flows or not flows

Dorico
1

Hi,

I have a simple question. I am working on a piece that has 6 mouvements. I’d like to know if it is better to work on a score with 6 flows or create and work on flows individually and then import them in the score.

Is there any down side to working with multiple flows. Will it slow down reactivity of Dorico?

Thanks for your answer,

Martin C.

2

I love flows, but ultimately, it’s down to personal preference. Having all the data in one project can impact performance for larger projects. Although things like whether or not condensing is on, has a greater impact than multiple flows. Having all the data in one project is also very convenient.

What you suggest is one approach. Dorico also allows for exporting flows, so there’s the possibility of starting with a single multiple flow project and splitting it up later, if necessary.

3

What project size are we talking about in regard to number of players and number of bars?

4

Thanks sjanssens for your reply.

I guess, as you suggest, that it is more convenient to have everything on hand. I was just wondering about Dorico’s performance but up to now it doesn’t seem to be a problem.

I have also export flows, work on them and import them again in the whole score. It works fine but adds manipulations that I’dd like to avoid.

So, until Dorico slows down (if it does) I’ll work on the whole score with flows.

Thanks,

Martin C.

1 Like
5

If in doubt, you can always have a “What I’m currently working on” layout which only has the one or two flows that you currently need.

2 Likes
6

Hi Estigi,
I’m working on an orchestral score with woodwinds 2.2.2.2., brass 4.2.3.1, percussions and strings. Each flow is or will be 5 to 6 minutes long (± 130 bars). There will be 6 flows. Actually 2 flows are done and I am working on the third one.

Up to now, I don’t see any slowness in Dorico. And it works great.
Coming from Finale I remember that big score was impacting the reactivity of the application. That’s why I was asking.

The computer should not be questioned since I have a Mac mini M4 pro, witch is supposed to be a racing machine.

Martin C.

1 Like
7

And how can I do that?

Martin C.

8

See here:

1 Like